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Florist Guide on Different Types of Flower Arrangements

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Florist Guide on Different Types of Flower Arrangements

Flowers make spaces beautiful; they lift your mood and are a perfect gift to celebrate any occasion. They are natural; you can grow them in your garden. There are various kinds of flowers, and they all come in many colors, conveying convey individual messages for each event. 

It would help if you understood their symbolic meanings before settling for a bouquet. Red roses, for example, are a universal symbol of love. On Valentine's day, you can gift them to your partner or any day you wish to surprise them.

Most people place their flowers in a vase with water, assuming it's a difficult skill that only florists can do. That's not the case. Anyone can recreate these floral designs. The first step is to source the flowers you want, vases and baskets, grass, and fillers. Know your color themes, event type, and shape of jar perfect for an appealing look.

These are some of the most famous flower arrangements you can do by yourself and elevate your space.

 

Vertical arrangement

 

Anyone can make a vertical arrangement. The flowers have arranged as if they are growing upwards to the sun. It is excellent for minimalists since this style only uses a few flowers to achieve it. 

Achieve neutral designs since the vertical arrangement provides the space for each flower and stems.

 

Elliptical/oval arrangement

 

The oval arrangement, also known as elliptical, uses bright colored flowers in yellow, pink, purple, red, and white to make bouquets. 

This design entails an assortment of flowers including, sunflowers, roses, lilies, daisies, and lotus for an attractive look. Consider using this style for weddings, bridal and birthday bouquets. 

Make the perfect oval bouquet, ensure that your flowers are two times taller than the size of your vase. 

 

Fan-shaped arrangement 

The fan-shaped style is an arrangement, where leaves and greenery have layered outside in the shape of a fan. The flowers then stand out as the leaves work as a barrier. Among the classics styles of arranging flowers, the fan shapes are preferred for corporate events as they are voluminous and arranged using similar types.

 

Triangular arrangement

 

This triangular arrangement is typical in reception areas and is one of the easiest to make. It takes the shape of a triangle. Use prominent and tall stemmed flowers at the center to make the pointed part of the triangle, cut the rest of the bunches into the triangle shape, and tie the flowers to hold them together.

Tip: Use tape to hold the triangular shape and keep the arrangement neat. 

Horizontal arrangement

This style uses a variety of flowers to lay them across the vase in rows. In the horizontal arrangement, stems droop on each side of the vessel. 

It is advisable to use fillers and greenery to make the foundation of the modern horizontal floral arrangement. The horizontal floral arrangement can then be placed on a table or any other surface to add color.

 

S shape arrangement

It's crafted like the letter S, making it a unique idea for party décor. You can hang it and not lose shape. If your name begins with an S, then this arrangement is ideal for a birthday photoshoot as it already has your name. 

Try it and make sure to use flowers that have flexible stems to bend into the desired S shape.

 

Cascade arrangement

 

Cascade designs flow downwards. They use the whole part of the flowers to have a wild look. This design requires skill to arrange so that you can maintain the color schemes beautifully. 

Use colors that rhyme to create the cascade arrangement. Add a lot of greenery to increase volume and make it wild. If you love oriental décor, this design is what you should go for.

 

Wreath arrangement

 

New events like baby showers have popularized the wreath types of flowers arrangement. They are delicate flowers molded into a circle and can be worn on the head or neck. 

 

They signify happy times, so feel free to use them in celebrations. When someone mentions Hawaii, you think of tropical flowers. How about you recreate your own Hawaii by making a wreath of flowers?

Sometimes, people use a wreath of dark roses as funeral flowers and place them on graves. 

 

Crescent moon arrangement

Here, the flowers mimic a crescent moon. The crescent-shaped type of flower arrangement uses carnations that can easily bend to modify the shape. It is a classy type that can serve as a centerpiece. 

These types are usually the most attractive flower arrangements kept at the center of a table. You can lay them on tables in dining areas, conference rooms, and living rooms to make a statement. 

Pick full bold colored flowers for the crescent-shaped arrangement since this can pique anyone's interest.

 

The best thing about flowers as you have seen is that you can arrange them to make beautiful art. You can use either a variety of flowers or the same type of flowers to arrange a bouquet that suits your style. Ensure you meet all their demands. Always use fresh flowers for the great scents if you are working with a client. You can preserve them well by following the right procedures and have fun recreating them.

 

Conclusion

Decorate your home and add fragrance to your office, bar, and restaurant using any flower arrangements. Why not amaze your loved ones with a gift that is feminine, stylish, and romantic?

 

Please arrange your flowers in a basket or vase for excellent design to give a friend, lover, or yourself part of self-care. Flower baskets improve your living space and allow you to try many floral designs for that natural décor. Which one will you recreate today? 

 

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